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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,795.46, 28,689.15 and 15,117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,795.46, 28,689.15 and 15,117.76 is: 20,856.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,795.46 : 28,689.15 = 15,117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,795.46/28,689.15 = 15,117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,795.46x = 28,689.15 × 15,117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,795.46x = 433,715,684.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,715,684.30/20,795.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,856.27

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